All That Glitters Is Golden Ale

Belgian Blond Ale BJCP 2008 – 18A

OG
1.070
FG
1.010
SRM
3.8
ABV
8.3%
IBU
29.4
Batch #
2008-31
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
October 18, 2008
Tap Date
December 31, 2008
Cost
$35.00
BU/GU
0.42
ABW
6.2%
Kcal
227 12 oz
Real Extract
5.2° P
Attenuation
84.8% apparent
69.6% real

Fermentables

Belgian Plisen Malt
10.50 lbs|77.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
77.8%
German Light Munich Malt
0.50 lbs|3.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
3.7%
German Wheat Malt Light
0.50 lbs|3.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.5-2.0 SRM
PPG
47.0
Info
Typical top fermented aroma; for wheat beers.
3.7%
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
2.00 lbs|14.8%
PPG
46.0
14.8%

Hops

0.60 oz
Super Golding 7.0%
90 min Boil
0.70 oz
Super Golding 7.0%
30 min Boil
0.50 oz
Saaz 5.8%
1 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Abbey AleWLP530
White Labs

Mash Profile Infusion

Ideal Grain Temp
70°F
Ideal Tun Temp
70°F
Ideal Sparge Temp
170°F
Ideal PH
5.20

Mash Steps

Step 1
Infusion60 min
151°F
Step 2
Sparge20 min
170°F

Fermentation and Aging

7 days
Primary
72°F
7 days
Secondary
70°F
45 days
Age
60°F

Procedure

 

Special Procedures

Because this beer uses WLP530, always use a blow-off tube when fermenting in a 6.5 gallon carboy.  The karuesen with this yeast is off the chart.

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